Airport Marsh Reservoir

Airport Marsh Reservoir is a reservoir in Coos County, New Hampshire, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. At this Airport fishery, a dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for the reservoir, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water. The documented storage volume is about 810 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Airport Marsh Reservoir

On this Airport basin, without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for the reservoir, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Airport Marsh Reservoir

Fish reported from the reservoir include brook trout, brown bullhead, and yellow perch. Stocking also supports brook trout already reported from the reservoir. Stocking describes management activity at the reservoir; it does not guarantee those fish at every spot or on every trip.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Perch anglers on the reservoir should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

Use a nightcrawler on a light bottom rig for bullheads, especially in quiet water after sunset.

Trout

For brook trout in the reservoir, use a small spoon, inline spinner, trout magnet or natural bait on light line. Trout often move from shallow spring water toward cooler or deeper water in the reservoir as temperatures rise.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Airport Marsh Reservoir

For Airport in Coos County, begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on the reservoir. At this Airport fishery, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.

When to Fish Airport Marsh Reservoir

On this Airport basin, early spring on the reservoir calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. For Airport in Coos County, at midday in summer, anglers there should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. At this Airport fishery, fall on the reservoir is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.